There have been a number of things over the last few weeks that have tested our patience. It seems to be about the first thing to go out the window, am I right?
In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us about the Fruits of the Spirit. The Word tells us that Jesus is doing a good work in us — one that will allow us to tap into Spirit-filled patience.
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I heard some experts say that because of all the online services available this past weekend, it was the most attended Easter weekend in the history of the world! Isn’t that amazing? Clearly, we can see that the harvest for the Gospel is plentiful, even during this worldwide crisis.
I believe that you and I have a unique opportunity and we shouldn’t miss it. There are three ways I believe we can be a part of seeing the harvest gathered right now. Watch the video above to hear all about it.
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Do you understand that God knit us together, in our mother’s wombs, to be born at exactly the right place and time — to experience this pandemic together in our various stages of life? God orchestrated it. Let this verse from Acts 17:26 sink in, “He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation.” In other words, we were born at the right place and time.
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In the middle of trials, are you seeing the opportunity for your faith to grow? As George Mueller put it, “difficulties are food for faith to feed on.”
Hebrews 11:1 says that, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Faith takes future realities and brings them into our present realities. It is a rock-solid confidence in God’s Word — even in the midst of difficulties.
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I am sobered by what we are facing at this time. In the Bible, we see difficulties people faced over and over again. This is not new to God. Many times, those difficult circumstances brought people to their knees in repentance.
John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus and His message. Both men proclaimed the need for the people of Israel to repent. I believe that is something our world needs to hear now. It’s certainly something that you and I must continually do — live a life of repentance while clinging to our Savior.
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Where do you go in times of trouble? Do you run to the things of this world to bring you peace? Or do you look for refuge in the presence of God?
Jesus told us that we will face trouble in this life. We shouldn’t be deceived to believe otherwise. He promised, however, that we can find peace in Him during troubled times for He has overcome the world. He is the only place to find true refuge.
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“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” — Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
We live in a time of uncertainty. Many of us are asking a myriad of questions: What do I consider my treasure to be? What is really important? What will I fight to protect? What if I get sick? What if this lasts a really long time? What if I can’t provide for my family? What if I, or someone I love, dies? Why is this happening? What matters?
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Hello, parents! I am happy to share another special video with you and your kiddos. This is a devotional about the power of our tongues and the importance of saying kind words.
What a valuable time this is to engage with our kids about the power our words have. I hope you and your children enjoy this devotional.
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In the book of Mark, when the disciples were terrified of the storm, what was Jesus doing? He was taking a nap. When the disciples woke him up, screaming for Him to save them, what was His question for them? “Why are you so afraid?”
Beloved, there is no crisis that you are going to face that Jesus does not have the power to handle! Our Lord is present. He cares and He is able.
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“But all who listen to me will live in peace untroubled by fear of harm.” — Proverbs 1:33
There is a way to live that leads to harm, fear and restlessness. Most of the time this is a result of listening to ourselves, lies or negative influences. When we find ourselves with a pit in our stomachs and a tinge of fear rattling our emotions, we should ask ourselves, “Who am I listening to?”
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